How to pronounce amnion
Say it like AM-nee-ahn. Amnion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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US American/ˈæmniɑn/AM-nee-ahn
UK British/ˈæmnɪɒn/AM-nih-on
- AM
- nee
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of amnion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AM-nih-on.
What does amnion mean?
noun
- The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
Questions about saying amnion
How do you pronounce amnion?
Say AM-nee-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmniɑn/. In British English it is /ˈæmnɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnion?
Amnion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · nee · ahn.
Is amnion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈæmnɪɒn/ (AM-nih-on).